4.0.1 Now Available on the Background Downloader

It seems when users start up their launchers on the live client you will be greeted with a nice message that says -- Data for the next patch is available.

What does this mean everyone? It means we have finally begun the pre-loading of the 4.0.1 patch. Usually spread out over weeks prior to the release of a major content patch users can grab a huge chunk of the already completed items in the patch so not everything is downloaded on patch day.

To get the background downloader started all you should have to do is boot up the Launcher and make sure you have the options enabled to download in the background.

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avatarofshadow의 댓글

Will this patch ALSO be the last big patch before Cata, as the last one was?

Hoggins의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:37:55-05:00

Hell yeah

tidus4eva의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:41:35-05:00

We're not 100% sure what is in this update yet.

I haven't yet got past 'Waiting...'

Apparently it is 1.5gb, so we're assuming it's most of the pre-cata prep changes

Asulz의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:44:00-05:00

Will this patch ALSO be the last big patch before Cata, as the last one was?

the last one was the last major CONTENT before Cata..

4.0.1 doesn't have a whole new raid in it. just a lot of other changes like class mechanics and what noti don't think anyone expected 3.3.5 to be the last major patch :/

thats how i took it anyways

p.s YEY

prokarnage의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:44:59-05:00

Will this patch ALSO be the last big patch before Cata, as the last one was?

4.0.3 will be the last patch before Cata goes live.

prokarnage의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:47:18-05:00

Will this patch ALSO be the last big patch before Cata, as the last one was?

the last one was the last major CONTENT before Cata..

4.0.1 doesn't have a whole new raid in it. just a lot of other changes like class mechanics and what noti don't think anyone expected 3.3.5 to be the last major patch :/

thats how i took it anyways

p.s YEY

No the last major patch before Cata will be 4.0.3. Which will bring all the pre cataclysm events and all the world changes. 4.0.1 will bring all the class and UI changes. Then once you upgrade your account to Cataclysm you get all the new 80-85 content and new races. At least that's what I believe is how its gonna work.

Spectrezh의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:47:48-05:00

isnt there a 3.9 somewhere or is it gonna be 4.0.1

I'm sure 4.0.1 is just add some things prior to cata, like mentioned, class stuff. theres gonna be another one that changes everything, that's what im guessing, probably like 4.0.3 like prok said and then release of Cata

decibal의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:48:23-05:00

Will this patch ALSO be the last big patch before Cata, as the last one was?

The major revision number (the first one) is changing from 3 (base + 2 expasions) to 4 (3 expansions), so yes this is the last patch before Cata is live. This change over is exactly like it has been the last two times, so it's not really a surprise or anything.

TomTom의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T00:49:16-05:00

If you're stuck at waiting, close the downloader down, navigate to your WoW install in Windows Explorer and launch BackgroundDownloader.exe

saruu의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:28:59-05:00

What about 3.9?

Synaris의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:29:42-05:00

"big", i dont think so. third digit patches are rarely big.

You do realize that, before Lich King release, it went straight from 2.4.3 to 3.0.1? 4.0.1 comes with lots of class changes and is fairly large.

Guki의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:33:16-05:00

What about 3.9?

There is no 3.9There is no spoon.

Spruut의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:34:43-05:00

I see people write about " class changes" aswell as UI. Does this include the new talent trees? Though I think they will be released in 4.0.1, I am not sure. It's probably the new lunar/solar system for droods icluded here (?)

atomicwolf22의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:38:35-05:00

Hmm so do we get Brewfeast and a new patch on the same day? If so I can only wonder on all the lag that is about to be incoming.

And the changes to the emblems happen this is going to be a fun set of day's to go and farm things. If no patch on Tuesday then cheers to all the extra farming thats going to happen.

natan의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:43:45-05:00

Background Downloader.exe says that there is no patch data available :/

sutasafaia의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:43:49-05:00

I see people write about " class changes" aswell as UI. Does this include the new talent trees? Though I think they will be released in 4.0.1, I am not sure. It's probably the new lunar/solar system for droods icluded here (?)

All (as far as I know) class changes from Cataclysm are coming in 4.0.1. I'm on the PTR right now and I can't see anything that hasn't gone cata-mode so to speak, at least as far as the classes go. I just hope their overlords (/glare at Activision) are keeping their hands off and not forcing any rushing, since the class changes still need to finish having their mechanics setup let alone actual numbers balancing.

Gotherella의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:50:16-05:00

Background Downloader.exe says that there is no patch data available :/

I'm having the same issue, Launcher says data is available, But Downloader doesn't agree

fewyn의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T01:50:19-05:00

Background Downloader.exe says that there is no patch data available :/

You actually have to open the launcher first so it can update the downloader first.

Spruut의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T02:03:05-05:00

I just hope their overlords (/glare at Activision) are keeping their hands off...

What? Ehm... I'm not usually up to date on all the stuff around, I just enjoy the game... But I though Blizzard was the top head? doeas Activision own Blizzard, or "run" the WoW project? I'm confused.

JERthe3rd의 댓글

on 2010-09-16T02:12:14-05:00

Background Downloader.exe says that there is no patch data available :/

I'm having the same issue, Launcher says data is available, But Downloader doesn't agree

Ditto. I opened the launcher and then opened the game, but then I got a window that said that there is no new patch data. o_O